Among my most recent posts I have mentioned some symptoms i.e. Fatigue, dizziness, muscle spasms, etc. Here is the complete, up-to-date list but I've decided to add some symbols to indicate improvement or worsening or if it stayed pretty much the same over the past week. If there is any kind of overall improvement, it's really just that I've been able to gain a little energy to go to the doctor, store or church by taking caffeine pills (Guarana).
I just realized that there are three symptoms that I have but are not on the official list that the doctor gave me.
The first is Fatigue. It started back in October of 2012 and then got worse with time. On April 5, when I had my first day of extreme symptoms, is when the really debilitating fatigue started. It's really one of my most major complaints.
The second is kidney pain. I don't know if this is related at all, but it seems like I've had some sort of pain off and on over the last 5 or 6 years. I brought it up to my PCP back then but he dismissed it (just like he did when he told me drinking Diet Coke was not a problem). On a regular, but intermittent basis, I've had pain there - anywhere from dull, aching to sharp. I definitely have the dull achy type when I've been laying on my back for a long time.
The third is what I think is dehydration. My hands, especially my fingers, get all shriveled up. If I drink a big glass of water, it gets better. Dehydration, right? I never had that before this year that I have ever noticed. I seem to get that about 2-3 times a month if I'm not staying hydrated. I started adding mineral drops to my drinking water but it's really gross tasting so I don't do it regularly.
+ = worse
- = less, or better
~ = stayed pretty much the same
XX = never have had this symptom since March 2013
NEURO SYSTEM
Seizures XX
Tremors XX
headache Mostly sinus type pain, every day ~
Migraine XX
mild dizziness daily, the majority of the day ~
moderate dizziness daily +
severe dizziness several times over the last week ~
confusion, memory loss Daily ~
severe drowsiness Daily, intermittent, 2-5x day ~
sleepiness Severe sleepy "attacks" 1x/ day over last week about every other day -
numbness of limb/s XX
weakness/muscle function of limb/s minimal all week until yesterday ~
slurring of speech minor but daily ~
stuttering none over the last week +
severe hyperactivity XX
restless legs did experience in the winter but not again until two weeks ago ~
atypical facial pain XX
CHEST
Palpitations a couple of times over the last week ~
tachycardia a couple of times over the last week ~
shortness of breath daily, intermittent ++
high blood pressure XX
Angina not in the last week that I can recall ~
GASTROINTESTINAL
Nausea mild to moderate, daily. using peppermint oil effectively -
diarrhea -
pain when swallowing XX
EARS
Ringing daily, constant ~
Noise intolerance Loud noise ~
marked hearing impairment daily, intermittent ~
Inner ear pain once over last week
PSYCHOLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC
Severe depression None before this month (10/2013) -
irritability mild -
aggression XX
anxiety moderate ~
personality changes probably ?
insomnia daily, but slight improvement over last week. ~ (2 days of 7 hours)
phobias XX
EYES
Blindness none
double vision mild ~
decreased vision mild ~
blurring bright flashes XX
tunnel vision XX
decreased night vision yes ~
eye pain XX
decreased tears XX
trouble with contact lenses yes ~
bulging eye/s occasional +
SKIN AND ALLERGIES
Itching without a rash daily. area on right lower leg. upper back ~
lip and mouth reactions XX
hives XX
development or aggravation of asthma not sure if my significant increase in shortness of breath (last few
weeks) is technically asthma or not but descriptions found on the internet, but it sure sounds/feels like it and there is a bit of wheezing from time to time. ?
ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC
Loss
of, or less control of, blood sugar levels (diabetes or hypoglycemia) Yes ~
menstrual changes XX
marked thinning or loss of hair Yes ~
marked weight loss XX
marked
weight gain yes. Today 167.8. Yikes. Was 143 in January. 24.8lb gain in 9 months.
severe PMS XX
OTHER
Urinary frequency daily. every 2 hours. But I drink a lot of liquids/water. ~
burning with urination XX
excessive thirst mild ~
fluid retention mild -
leg swelling XX
bloating daily, constant ~
increased susceptibility to infections/viruses I've
not had much exposure to virus' lately, plus I'm using "On Guard"
essential oil propriety blend for a immune system boost.
Unique to me that may or may not be related:
Chronic Post Nasal Drip and chronic mild to moderate nasal
congestion. yes, constant ~
Buzzing (most likely related) yes, daily off and on, even wake up to it in the middle of the night ~
Hysterical Laughing Only the one time, last week. So far.
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